Research Methods in Education and Psychology: Integrating Diversity with Quantitative and Qualitative ApproachesDonna M Mertens not only covers two standard paradigms (postpositivist and interpretive/constructivist) but also explores the new emancipatory paradigm that is inclusive of the perspectives of feminists, ethnic/racial minorities and persons with disabilities. In each chapter, Donna M Mertens carefully explains a step of the research process through the literature review, research method and analysis to reporting the research. Each chapter opens with examples and lists of topics to consider; contains sample studies to illustrate key ideas; has sequence steps to guide one through the research process; and has a question and answer section to elicit further reflection on the material covered. |
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... measurement instruments are free from error indicates their reliability . The more reliable the measurement , the closer the researcher can arrive at a true estimate of the attribute addressed by the measure . The purpose of measurement ...
... measurement instrument that was designed to identify the prevalence of dysfunctional cognitions ( negative thoughts ) associated with depression in students with disabilities ( Maag , Behrens , & DiGangi , 1992 ) . To determine the ...
... Measurement The four scales of measurement are defined and examples of each are provided in Table 12.1 . The scale of measurement is important because it determines which type of statistical procedure is appropriate . As you will see ...
Contents
An Introduction to Research | 1 |
Literature Review and Research Problems | 33 |
Experimental and QuasiExperimental Research | 59 |
Copyright | |
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